Adapting your short game to summer conditions

[@drweimerdc]

I love to see the contrast of the suboptimal shot with the best shot. Keep up the good work

[@Coopdoggydog]

I really need to stop watching these. It just really makes me want to play Woburn all the time 🤦‍♂️😂

[@doosrabowler]

Can anyone play there? How much? 200 nicker?

[@stevenchampion8137]

... whilst it's not Woburn, a course nearby is a very pleasant, less expensive option: Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands GC. I'm fortunate to have friends who are members at both clubs, so get to play there a bit. I always make sure I hit the ball plenty of times in order to get the maximum fun out of the day 😂

[@stevenchampion8137]

​@@doosrabowler... think you're looking north of that in summer.

[@Coopdoggydog]

@@doosrabowler about that. Maybe £225 with a bacon roll before the round and some lunch after. It’s worth it!! £60 with a member 👍

[@Coopdoggydog]

@@stevenchampion8137 Aspley is nice. Firm and fast in the summer, whilst not being overly long. The Duchess is an absolute gem of a course. If you can shoot mid 70’s round there, you’re a very good Golfer. 🏌️‍♂️

[@TicTaxx]

The difference Dan's tips and advice have made to my short game is incredible. Thank you!

[@danieljordanpompa6554]

The amount of knowledge you put into this videos has no comparison. Thank you Dan.

[@stephenjensen5489]

Excellent tuition Dan .

[@johncraven6367]

A great reminder about assesing lies and conditions thanks again.

[@idavies1234]

fantastic insight in to how small tweaks can change the outcome of shots. Great video Dan.

[@chuckmarsh5765]

That was incredible, thanks Dan! Can't wait to try these tips out over the summer.

[@paulwatson2712]

Enjoying your short game tips Dan, your book was a great help. On those tight / hard lies around the greens, which club are you using as really struggling with that shot presently..

[@wiremu9876]

I need to finish watching the video yeh. You answered everything on my first question. Awesome lessons.

[@dcm703]

Love this idea of a mini release 2!!

[@QuanNguyen-cq1ie]

Dang I can’t believe this content is free! Insane video and great information

[@Thor-jc8fs]

Thanks great info

[@peterpacey5734]

You have more sand in that one bunker than about 10 at my course.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

I can use the "Hardpan" R1 variation in the "dust covered concrete" Bunkers I usually find playing in Southern California. I can use it and clear a chest high face with my 58°. With a half inch to an inch of Sand, what Dan demonstrated works WELL. 😊

[@terencefitzsimmons9192]

Great tips, thank you Dan!!🎉❤

[@merkyr354]

Interestingly, I have just been reading a putting book that suggests using your chipping set-up for long puts - think R1. I'm looking forward to giving it a go particularly for those fairway lies.

[@hunyikuk1098]

Brilliant video. Thanks so much 😊

[@tomhanks6351]

15:00 For that last shot in deep lush rough, what about handle very high and putt-chip with just the toe of day a 52 wedge? Holding tight of course…

[@ChadFlaherty-v8l]

We need to see Dan Grieve over 18 holes!!

[@guusrijnders]

Hi Dan, great video! Love how it incurages to be more creative arround the greens. Just one question. During the face on camera shots. Is your camera straight in front of you, or just a touch behind. I would like to know because your ball position looks so much more towards your back foot than I would think. Especialy when trying to use the bounce. Would love to know. Kind regards Guus

[@stuartalexander4519]

Great video thanks

[@vicpnut1]

That toe down shot , ive seen on a couple other channels teach this as a standard chip/pitchshot type of thing …meaning for us hackers who struggle with clean contact..and ive used it to great success since learning it ..saved more bogeys ,a couple pars ,and one hole out birdie with it (im a horrible golfer😬🤷🏼‍♂️ ) ..curious if this is a common technique i just missed for 35 years, or if this originated recently , or its a Dan technique that others have now integrated into their teachings?

[@vicpnut1]

Shoot , should of waited till end before commenting hehe, the putting example is where id use that toe downchip/pitch with weight forward usually using g my 56 cause im an idiot and dont know the roll out of other lofts 😂… my point being is putting from that far off something one should really learn when having g decent results with toe down shot ? I want todo whats easiest ,and easiest to get decent results

[@guidomigueldegadillo4485]

There is so much wisdom condensed in these short videos. Thank you Dan!

[@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084]

if you watch this video and you never played golf before you would definitely think that is the easiest game ever 😂. How the hell does he sends the ball so easy and so close!?!?!!

[@TheBushBrown]

The three releases has done wonders to my short game. My friends think I’m a short game wizard.

[@lukethegooner]

I’ve been following Dans content for a while, really really good stuff … but … the short game takes a ton of practice. Literally daily. 100s of touches every day to get as good as Dan is. I think my short game has improved by a large % after following his content but I’m still very inconsistent! E.G. I can’t practice bunker play with other people around as I still skull it out of bunkers 20% of the time 😂 It’s such a difficult part of the game.

[@buitenwesten8444]

The lessons are top tier and great for every type of golfer.. But the action is just poetry in motion, just pure and utter beauty to behold!

[@vibegodcartel]

Dan is the GOAT 🐐

[@Golf_Quest]

This is very helpful. I see these lies all the time recently. I'm plagued with 3-putts. I've been thinking recently about 1-putt, 1.5 putt, and 2-putt zones around the pin. I'm thinking that my 1-putt zone is a 3-foot circle, and my 1.5-putt zone is a bulge out to 6 feet below the hole if the green is sloped, plus or minus 45 degrees from directly below the hole. My 2-putt zone is anywhere within 30 feet of the 1 or 1.5 foot zone. Question: shouldn't the thinking outside the 2-putt zone be to get it anywhere inside the 2-putt zone, and the thinking inside the 2-putt zone to go high and slow (if there is a high side) to trickle it down to the hole from the high side and to at least get it inside the 1 or 1.5 putt zone? The shape of the 3-stroke zone near the hole depends on the lies around the green, e.g. if there is a hardpan area, a trap, pine needles, etc. - most of these things require local knowledge, but they can add a stroke to an otherwise good approach shot, and should be planned for. Working backward from there, you would ideally put yourself in a good position to hit your approach into the 2-putt zone with minimum risk. IYHO, should we be thinking about stroke zones like this, or am I just over-thinking it?

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

I Practice Putting from two Distance ranges. 6-8 Feet and 15-25 Feet. Occasionally, I will place 6 of those small plastic "thumbtack" style Ball Marker in a 12/2/4/6/8/10 circle 13 inches from the edge of the Hole. This gives me a 30 inch Diameter Circle. I use this for the 15-25 Foot Practice. The Goal is to get the Ball into the Circle and have it Stop inside the Circle. Success means I have "Tap Ins" of less than a Foot. I can then change my Position to get different Breaks (L to R, R to L) and Speeds (uphill vs. downhill) I only take Two Balls onto the Practice Green. My Goal in Putting - once the Ball is on the Green - is 2 Putts Maximum to Hole Out.

[@DonAl9114]

Hello Dan , it is so amazing how you make the ball fly. Your advice is such a motivation to work more on the short game and improve the score. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊😊😊

[@lukewoods5124]

Hi dan i bought your book some months ago. Found myself improving somewhat but in a way did get a little worse because i hadn't either understood all the key positions or commit fully to it. The videos filled in perfectly my knowledge of each release and were a perfect complement to the book. Now i cant wait to get around the greens where before i dreaded shortgame. I always recommend your stuff to anyone who asks or is searching for something. Thanks for generously giving so much to the golfing community, i hope you get rewarded to the full. ✌️ Luke Australia

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

The trick is to get the FORM of each Release (setup and technique) in the beginning - and this can be accomplished on the Range even off a Mat for R1 and R2. I use a short Rubber Tee that raises the Ball about Two Grooves for R3. Focus on your Target Landing Spots - anything on the Range - a Depression, Different Color of the Grass, a Shadow, or even a Ball sitting out there. Once you have FORM, then you can learn POWER Control with various Clubs/Wedges because when playing - The overall Situation will be continually varying just as Dan demonstrated here.

[@golferden]

A seasonal video series is a great idea on how ground conditions effect changes. Great content. Thanks Dan.

[@FT163]

Hi Dan, thanks for your videos I use them to compliment your excellent book which in turn has greatly improved my short game. Can you clarify an apparent issue with the pivot. In your book you refer to the ‘pivot line’ and in some lessons you encourage your students to pivot and face the target. However in the ‘summer’ conditions video it appears that when you play the release1 and 2 you do not complete the pivot to end up facing the target but remain almost in your address position with a very slight turn to the left and your arms passing in front of your body. Is this because of the ‘summer conditions’ and leads to better distance control. Thanks.

[@neilh1674]

Can you show us the shot when the green keeper has mown the lawn super tight and the ground is firm. I find that club can rebound off the turf via the bounce and knife the ball.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

Look for Dan's variations of R1 strokes for Tight Lies and Hardpan. There's one in this very Video

[@ChrisPacia]

I do have a question. I've read the book and watched a lot of videos and I've never seen Dan recommend chipping with an open face (outside of the lob shot). But we do see a fair amount of tour pros chipping with an open face. When, if ever, would it be appropriate to do so and what is the tradeoff of an open face chip versus something like a release 2?

[@stevewenzel4882]

I love the videos and bought the book. I just need to commit and practice. The biggest improvement for me was identifying the lie and using the proper club. I’m on the way now. Thanks Dan

[@davidkemp1585]

Dan, there is a hole that owns me around home where I find myself 50-60 yards from the green on a 5-6% downhill lie. I try to hit a lofted club played back with shaft perpendicular to the ground & invariably chunk it to the left into thick rough. Today I tried to hit a 7 iron chip & run, maybe better result. What would you advise?

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

Downhill Lie, think of attempting to hit a low Trajectory Pitch using more Loft. Lots of Weight FORWARD in your Stance with the Ball only 2" inches behind your normal Ball Position for a "Flat 60 Yard Pitch" and Remember with a Downhill Stance Proper Forward Shaft Lean always feels "Excessive". These two thoughts will allow you to be Steep enough for the Downhill Lie.

[@stevenchampion8137]

Don't underestimate the benefit of having clubs that suit / are fitted to you. Been playing for many years and had a category one handicap for most of that. Short game has oscilated between fantastic and shocking. Two days ago I tried wedges that are better fitted to me (as in longer than std, as I'm just shy of six-three). What a transformation from "how's this going to go?", to clipping shot after shot off the baked surfaces making 'that' sound. Having the right sized club has negated the need for stacks of compensatory moves, turning was should be simple into a miasma of extraneous moves, increasing variables, managed only by good hand-eye coordination and lots of practice.

[@stevenchampion8137]

... christ, reading that back. What a wordy prick!

[@Coopdoggydog]

On a serious note - another great masterpiece of a video 👍

[@PDXJack87]

Can you you nip it with a 56/12° bounce Cavity back wedge off hard pan? I have a Cleveland 56. Cbx zipcore.

[@fdllicks]

I dont know if this is right. But im learning to change how i see all this. Meaning, the ball is irrevelant and not important at all. It is the club-turf interaction that is everything. I might be on to something here. A whole new way to see this. notice he speaks about wet and winter conditions, vs hardpan, vs thick grass. All of this is him describing the club-ground interaction. How does that club , onna practice swing, glide thru in a wide arc. No digging in, and no hitting thin. The club hits, starts to dig, but the bounce holds it up and it makes its arc, how to do thdt in all conditions.

[@WolfgangFrontzek]

Brilliant Video, Dan! Thanks a lot for your short game IQ provided to us. Best greetings from Germany

[@paulc3625]

Dan - does the type of ball used make a big difference? eg, 2 or 3-piece, hard or soft. Could you get the same results from say a Slazenger 300 v Pro V1?

[@chrdani]

Awesome stuff, Dan! I have read your book and Im really enjoying playing around with different lofts and releases now. Mini-release 2 is hereby added to the collection. Is the shot out of the deep rough similar to a bunker shot? Looks like it, but I’m not sure I’m catching all the details here.

[@ChristopherCollinson-z9s]

Hi Dan, I'm a new convert to your teaching, and I am blown away with how good it all is. My chipping game has always been a fairly good part of my game. It comes and goes from time to time, but in general, I'm happy with it (until I saw your videos that is.. ) One shot I have always struggled with, and we have a number of greens surrounds that suffer this issue, is one were the grass is growing towards you, and on the surface, looks quite short, but when you play the shot, the grass rears up and can be up to 6 inches long. The club usually stops dead, and the ball only goes half way to the hole if you're lucky. it's even worse if the grass is wet. Have you any tips that would accommodate this situation please..? It can make you look an absolute idiot when it happens.. Thanks, Christophe

[@JBCharognard]

Thank you so much, Dan. In regard to the "standard ball" in the rough, you do a release 2 with the open club face. Question 1: when you say that you "swing across", do you mean that you do this follow through where you put the club in "the holster" which is similar to a release 3? Question 2: In the book, you mention a rather steep angle of attack, and hit 1-2 inches behind the ball. Was it more a release 1 or is it the same release 2?

[@EldredMerricks]

My problem is when I used the bounce - it bounce up into the ball causing clean contact and a sand shot turned into a 50 yard chip🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@larryl3416]

Superb content it really is. I've been hammering through the videos and collaborations. I've ordered the book looking forward to reading it and putting these lessons into practice.

[@TimWright-bt5ot]

Great video as always Dan. In terms of using different clubs around the green, would you advise against sticking with one club and working around ball position to alter the loft? I find 7 iron feels too long to be subtle with no matter how far down it I grip!!

[@wiremu9876]

Can you show the same process but chipping off tight lies. You see, in Western Australia we have a majority of hard fairways especially near the coast line be it Links and unless one trains with consistency at chipping or basically any kind like it to get a consistent strike which I find a challenge although I may use clubs with a bit more bounce such as a 54.

[@JC-xk6gv]

Great video with very good alternatives with chipping. Of all those situations where could or would you use a hybrid or maybe fairway wood.

[@adamprice9231]

Currently can’t get away from a locked lead arm. Helps me control low point so much easier and strikes are much crisper. I do try, because occasionally, I get on really well and love the 3 release system. I don’t know what happens but it just goes and the locked lead arm is my safety blanket lol

[@c_span]

This video is the perfect example of the importance of golf iq

[@billbamber3106]

I live in Finland Dan and I have a lot of problems with bunkers and chipping. What I would say is biggest issue is due to the winters snow & ice what happens once its melted, the top level seems fine but it if you want to slightly go any deeper the wet sand below the top level is very hard, so no chance to get your club as it's so wet, is there any advice please on how to combat this unique situation?

[@JLong2544]

The course that I play the grass around the green is very sticky. If I use soft hand like you suggested, I sank a lot. Any suggestions on these type of grass? How do I adjust?

[@tjy698]

How about pitching from the rough? If you had that same 65 yard pitch from thick rough what do you do?

[@The-OC]

The shot situation that I struggle with is down a steep slope of an elevated green, I know the shot needs to land softly, so probably a 56° but I never seem to be able to get it consistent enough to say I am comfortable with it.

[@rickypearsall7559]

Does anybody know when he switches from the putter grip? Like how far out?

[@miloudbolton]

Would love a video or tips on how to chip where the ball is above your feet Sat down or up, I’ve been caught out plenty with that recently!

[@BigTangTheory]

Thanks for the free tips coach!

[@silviobracone4981]

What a great video, so insightful! Thanks Dan you are the best

[@juliusvizgirdas1850]

Huge thanks to Dan and his team. Love it. 😊

[@lancecooper1414]

Hi, Dan. What degree wedge were you using for the sixty five yard shot?

[@paulinelock592]

I’ll remember for our summer conditions - just starting winter here in Perth Australia!

[@kevinmcarthur1690]

Dan, are you using a putting style grip when playing the short or the vardon grip?

[@FF04RDF]

Great video …. Would love to see you on a links course on the run up to the Open 👍🏻

[@timfields1973]

another brilliant video, well explained and informative

[@BroGolfers]

Can you advise on thick rough greenside when the grass is growing into ?

[@ra100555]

Would you do bunker shots with a 60 or 56 degree.

[@s3rgioooo]

This guy’s really good

[@reddemunn]

Absolute master class on short game.

[@strijdje17]

So glad he’s showing a Texas wedge too🤙

[@waynepark]

Thanks for the video. Looks like you don’t grip down when chipping. What are your thoughts pros and cons of gripping down?

[@DanGrieveGolf]

Arms get too long and tight when you grip down too far

[@ashoksenadeera4459]

Great tips Dan. Thank you.

[@Chuckschwartz]

I live in FL. Like a wet dartboard lol

[@csdnb5647]

Thanks Dan invaluable advise.

[@garryyoung9984]

Cheers Dan, great video

[@Ibizassini]

Great video! Next one a links one?

[@fizzysausage]

Tremendous. That is all.

[@jamesxuereb6337]

29:19 next year love to see if a sports psychologist will help. Loads of pros have one and we always say golf mentally stuff so why not battle that part of the game!

[@DanGrieveGolf]

You don’t need a sports psychologist. Just get good technically and it takes care of the rest.

[@rickcudmore8156]

This content is great but I will have a hard time remembering all the details on the course.

[@barrycole5930]

This is why you need to practice practice practice. Get good at loads of shots around the greens, work on each of these rather than whacking 100+ balls at the range get on the practice greens. Over time you will just know what shot to play on course. But takes tame, good luck!

[@martinwilliams4759]

Fantastic stuff

[@stephenjbarrett69]

Brilliant lessons Dan

[@dennisjacobsen1920]

Great video as always Dan 👏🏻 Really enjoy these videos, especially when it's more nerdy an give full inside to technique and different approaches.

[@martinoliver7024]

thank you dan ,,,,

[@robertbarry328]

Brilliant content

[@3n2a2]

Thank you! Recent book purchaser and was a tough time to develop 3 releases in very firm turf conditions. These adaptations will help.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

The Lie will determine the choice of Release. R1 can be played almost anytime. The Lie indicates whether you want R2 or R3. The Overall Situation will tell you to choose either R1 vs. R2 / OR choose R1 vs. R3 This is what Dan refers to as "Golf IQ" IT becomes a combination of Understanding, Imagination, and Practice. I will use a Short Rubber Tee on Mats - that raises the Ball about Two Grooves - to Practice R3. (This is the same Tee I use for Fairway Woods and Iron Tee Shot Practice)

[@3n2a2]

@@apaulmcdonough2170 Thanks. R1 sometimes not an option in dry conditions with front pins / elevated greens. Toe down R2 is something I am looking fwd to trying. We had a drought month until yesterday.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

@3n2a2 try a Higher Lofted Wedge and Dan's "Cut" variation of Release 1 for Tight Lie / Short Rollout. 😉 (I can play this out of a Hardpan Bunker over a chest high face with my 58°) This is very similar to your "Toe Down R 2"

[@georgejung5429]

Absolute top tier golf advice. Remarkable DG 👏 You’re enhancing my golf knowledge every time I watch your vids. Thanks.

[@pbode1]

Dan, you are my hero. When I stumbled upon your channel months ago you it confirmed what I was intuitively doing in my short game, adding a bit of very welcome structure. My short game always more than compensated for my approach game in my handicap bracket (thank you Shot Scope) Thanks to your tips I switched to a low bounce high lofted wedge and that only improved my short game (a S23 58 degree X grind, except for muddy winter rounds when I pack a rather blunt high bounce 60 degree). As "the Jack of all Trades shot" wedge I use a 54 degree (I know you don't fancy those much but it works for me :-) )

[@tristanwarner]

Aside from the obvious mastery of your craft, it's your exemplary communication style that really impresses me, Dan. Outstanding video as always, invaluable insight!

[@mrcommonsense9074]

U have def helped my chipping game . I still get disconnected and make bad chips . But I’m getting that fewer and fewer .

[@marksullivan3303]

Excellent as always. Thank you Dan. My first full summer post your book and it’s really improved my skill, options with shots and just as importantly confidence. Broke 80 for the first time as current course with numerous good recovery shots.

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

Gold dust. Thx so much. I wondered why my 8 iron chip went right over the green down a long grass slope last week😂

[@kurtismuller4273]

How many hole outs around the green do you have per round? 4-8? 😂 Thanks for the video, Dan!

[@canadamike6397]

This is a fantastic video! Thank you for talking about how to read different lies and how to play them!

[@MrJonwalker23]

Great video as always, some of the best educational content on KZbin. Top Work!

[@jamesdurie6161]

Thanks for a perfect seminar. I wish I had watched 48hrs ago as a refresh prior to playing New Zealand GC.

[@commonman317]

So grateful for this continuing education. I've made many notes and lists. Now, I have to find the time to go practice. Dan's book is so valuable if you want to begin to learn the short game.

[@simonhague2674]

Dan, thanks for these videos - BTW your book... the best thing my kids have ever bought me!

[@mickyd2673]

Can’t wait to try in September/ October in Australia always learning Dan

[@richardtakai8440]

The toe down/across pitch from sketchy lies is phenomenally effective! I can’t believe how softly the ball comes out!

[@aliasErEf]

Thank you Mr Grieve….you’re a master giving a master class…..